Thursday’s loss to the Netherlands was the third in a row at PGE Narodowy. In this Nations League game, Czesław Mikhnevich opted for an experimental formation with three centre-backs. Unfortunately, the performance of the Polish team left much to be desired, and after the match the coach was asked to comment on the defense. The coach also referred to the whistles of the fans that we could hear at the end of this match.
On Thursday in the League of Nations match, the Polish national team lost to the Netherlands 0:2. The Polish team was much weaker in this match and allowed their opponent a lot, which was diligently used by a team of this type, which Orange. In this game, Cheslav Mikhnevich decided to play in the three central defenders Bednarek - Glik - Kivior.
Mikhnevich: We have to play in this formation if we want to use Zalewski’s advantage
After the match of the coach of the Polish national team, TVP Sport journalists stopped in the mixed zone and inquired about the performance of the defense in this match. Cheslav Mikhnevich replied that these three played each other for the first time in this ranking. - They have to play each other if we want to play like this. It’s still a construction site,” he added.
According to the former coach, incl. Legia Warszawa: “We have to play in this position if we want to take advantage of Nikola Zalewski’s advantage.” In addition, the coach admitted that he would like Arkadiusz Reka to play in this match. - I wanted him to answer whether he will help us in the World Cup, - he stressed.
The fans booed the white-reds. Mikhnevich: I don’t discuss it.
At the end of this meeting, something unusual happened. Polish fans booed the white-reds at PGE Narodowy. Thursday’s loss against the Netherlands, after goals from Cody Gakpo and Steven Bergwijn, was the third consecutive defeat at this stadium. The Poles had to recognize the superiority of the Dutch, Belgians and Hungarians. Recall that the Poland-Wales match in the League of Nations was played at the Tarczyn Arena in Wroclaw, and Poland-Sweden in the playoffs of the World Cup was held at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzow.
At the post-match press conference, the coach was asked to comment on the behavior of the Polish fans. Cheslav Mikhnevich replied that after this match he quickly went down to the locker room. - If they appeared then, then I do not argue with that. Fans pay for tickets and have the right to demand, he said.
- Since we ourselves have reservations, all the more fans who come to the match may also feel disappointed if their favorite team loses. - he stressed, adding that another thing is that the Netherlands is one of the best teams in Europe.
On Sunday, September 25, the Poland national team will play an away match against the Wales national team, in which the stake will be to remain in Division A of the League of Nations. To do this, Byalo-Chervona is enough to draw. The meeting is scheduled for 20:45.
Source: Wprost
